How do i disable driverseat air bag?
01-31-2004, 12:04 AM
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How do i disable driverseat air bag?
Does anyone have the write up in disabling the driverseat airbag? i know that an inline resistor is needed, but does anyone know of what type? and if they have swapped out stock seats for aftermarket ones, how did ur shop do it?
thanks!
--Cheston
thanks!
--Cheston
01-31-2004, 05:45 AM
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go to www.airbagonoff.com there is a toll free # there. call it and ask for Bob Brown. i just ordered 2 a little while ago. the first one was $35, and the second was $10 i think. total with shipping was like $53. install is very easy! simply remove the connector from your seat. seperate the two wires going into the harness (car side, NOT SEAT SIDE!) then you strip a section of both wires, clip on 2 connectors (im not sure what they are called?) and run the resistor to the connectors. 5min job! ill post a pic of another members z that i found VERY helpful! hope this helps cheston.
01-31-2004, 05:50 AM
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i found this thread last night "after" i bought my onoff.com set. how good are you with wiring??
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=resistor
latter man!
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=resistor
latter man!
01-31-2004, 04:12 PM
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Hey DeeZee.
Thanks for the info
i'm pretty good at wiring.. seems like the guy you just bought put two or three resistors in series and wire wrapped them. cool. i'm going to head to radioshack to pick up some resistors...
thanks for the info-
--cheston
Thanks for the info
i'm pretty good at wiring.. seems like the guy you just bought put two or three resistors in series and wire wrapped them. cool. i'm going to head to radioshack to pick up some resistors...
thanks for the info-
--cheston
01-31-2004, 11:57 PM
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no problem. i just installed mine yesterday with out any problems! it was realy straight foward! by the way, what seats are you putting in?? let me know how your install goes.
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Thats so funny all the pics of my car out there and the only one thats been recycled was the one of the airbag resistor , thats damn funny ...ahhahahahaha anyway I'm glad it was helpful!
cheston: in all honesty I was going to but the stuff also but it was just so damn easy I had to buy them.
cheston: in all honesty I was going to but the stuff also but it was just so damn easy I had to buy them.
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i was wondering whos car it was! i went through SOOO many post trying to find out how to do it that when i final found a pic, i saved it to my pics, so i could use it too! thanks for the help man! i didnt find the thread with the ohms untill after i had ordered them, or i would have made them myself.
02-03-2004, 04:17 AM
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Re: How do i disable driverseat air bag?
Originally posted by Chebosto
Does anyone have the write up in disabling the driverseat airbag? i know that an inline resistor is needed, but does anyone know of what type? and if they have swapped out stock seats for aftermarket ones, how did ur shop do it?
thanks!
--Cheston
Does anyone have the write up in disabling the driverseat airbag? i know that an inline resistor is needed, but does anyone know of what type? and if they have swapped out stock seats for aftermarket ones, how did ur shop do it?
thanks!
--Cheston
Just curious..... why would you disable the driver's airbag?
02-03-2004, 11:00 AM
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Ooooohh
Originally posted by Chebosto
driver side impact airbag -- that came in my seat...i'm installing race seats....
driver side impact airbag -- that came in my seat...i'm installing race seats....
OOoooooooh.. now I get it.
Makes perfect sense.
I thought you meant the one in the steering wheel.
07-10-2005, 09:23 PM
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*** UPDATE 7/10/05 ***
instructions.. since i've been getting so many PMs about this lately...
You'll need either a 2.2ohm or 2.0 ohm total resistance to trick the airbag system in thinking the seat airbag is still there.
quite simple to make, and that nismo airbag resistor that sells for like $54 is a joke.
Radio Shack sells a 5 pack of 10ohm resistors. Either in a 1/4 Watt or 1/2 Watt packaging.
1/4 Watt SKU# 271-1301
1/2 Watt SKU# 271-1101
I used the 1/4 Watt, but if they're out of stock, the 1/2W will work fine.
Next up, you'll need some 18 or 22 AWG wire. I like to keep things simple so one roll of red, one roll of black.
I wanted to keep things tight and water proof (in case of spilled beverages) so pick up some Heat-Shrink Tubing. Radio Shack SKU#278-1627B. Its a multi-pack and you can cut it down to fit around the resistors. Or use a cut Ziplock freezer bag and tape it all up after you're done.
Then pick up a box of BUCHANAN Tap-Splices. They're the RED color, for #22 - #18 AWG wires.. and what they commonly are used for is to splice things onto pre-existing wires. in our case, the yellow airbag connectors.
If you dont already have a soldering iron or solder, i suggest you pick up some while you're there. get solder with the resin pre-mixed in it, that way it will adhere easier.
basically. we need all five 10ohm resistors in Parallel circuit, that will equal a final resistance of 2.0ohms
so, grab all five resistors, twist the ends together on each side and solder one side with the red wire, the other side with the black wire. heat shrink wrap over the resistor cluster when you're done and then bend the wires to make a U shape. Once you have that completed. you can use the wire splice to attach to each side of the yellow airbag harness. it doesnt matter what color red or black goes to each wire, as long as there is good connection you'll be ok. i'd tape up the splices with electrical tape just to make sure it doesnt move. Repeat if you have a passenger side airbag you want to disable.
For the Airbag Reseting procedure…You must first change the SRS system to self-diagnosis mode, and then back to user mode to clear the airbag fault you might be getting after unplugging the side-impact seat airbag and driving with the car..
How to Change to Self-Diagnosis Mode:
1. Turn Ignition switch from OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after air bag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn OFF ignition switch
3. After ignition switch is turned off, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice. (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (turn to Diagnosis Mode.)
Turn to USER mode
1. Turn Ignition switch to OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after airbag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn off the ignition switch.
3. After ignition switch is turned OFF, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (Turn to User Mode)
Your Airbag light should no longer flash while driving…
done!
--
Cheston
instructions.. since i've been getting so many PMs about this lately...
You'll need either a 2.2ohm or 2.0 ohm total resistance to trick the airbag system in thinking the seat airbag is still there.
quite simple to make, and that nismo airbag resistor that sells for like $54 is a joke.
Radio Shack sells a 5 pack of 10ohm resistors. Either in a 1/4 Watt or 1/2 Watt packaging.
1/4 Watt SKU# 271-1301
1/2 Watt SKU# 271-1101
I used the 1/4 Watt, but if they're out of stock, the 1/2W will work fine.
Next up, you'll need some 18 or 22 AWG wire. I like to keep things simple so one roll of red, one roll of black.
I wanted to keep things tight and water proof (in case of spilled beverages) so pick up some Heat-Shrink Tubing. Radio Shack SKU#278-1627B. Its a multi-pack and you can cut it down to fit around the resistors. Or use a cut Ziplock freezer bag and tape it all up after you're done.
Then pick up a box of BUCHANAN Tap-Splices. They're the RED color, for #22 - #18 AWG wires.. and what they commonly are used for is to splice things onto pre-existing wires. in our case, the yellow airbag connectors.
If you dont already have a soldering iron or solder, i suggest you pick up some while you're there. get solder with the resin pre-mixed in it, that way it will adhere easier.
basically. we need all five 10ohm resistors in Parallel circuit, that will equal a final resistance of 2.0ohms
so, grab all five resistors, twist the ends together on each side and solder one side with the red wire, the other side with the black wire. heat shrink wrap over the resistor cluster when you're done and then bend the wires to make a U shape. Once you have that completed. you can use the wire splice to attach to each side of the yellow airbag harness. it doesnt matter what color red or black goes to each wire, as long as there is good connection you'll be ok. i'd tape up the splices with electrical tape just to make sure it doesnt move. Repeat if you have a passenger side airbag you want to disable.
For the Airbag Reseting procedure…You must first change the SRS system to self-diagnosis mode, and then back to user mode to clear the airbag fault you might be getting after unplugging the side-impact seat airbag and driving with the car..
How to Change to Self-Diagnosis Mode:
1. Turn Ignition switch from OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after air bag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn OFF ignition switch
3. After ignition switch is turned off, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice. (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (turn to Diagnosis Mode.)
Turn to USER mode
1. Turn Ignition switch to OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after airbag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn off the ignition switch.
3. After ignition switch is turned OFF, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (Turn to User Mode)
Your Airbag light should no longer flash while driving…
done!
--
Cheston
08-11-2005, 02:41 PM
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this thread was helpful to me so i'm going to bump this up and give my input
I had to take my seat out to store some parts, so i bought the 95 cent 1/2 watt 2.2 ohm resistor, stuck it in the plug, then electrical taped the whole plug. After that I did the reset procedure and had no problems whatsoever.
95 cents!!!
54 bucks for a resistor and a couple splicers hahahaahahahahaha
I had to take my seat out to store some parts, so i bought the 95 cent 1/2 watt 2.2 ohm resistor, stuck it in the plug, then electrical taped the whole plug. After that I did the reset procedure and had no problems whatsoever.
95 cents!!!
54 bucks for a resistor and a couple splicers hahahaahahahahaha
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Originally Posted by wat_it_IS
Would this work for 03 G35 cpe on the aftermarket seat!!
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
*** UPDATE 7/10/05 ***
instructions.. since i've been getting so many PMs about this lately...
You'll need either a 2.2ohm or 2.0 ohm total resistance to trick the airbag system in thinking the seat airbag is still there.
quite simple to make, and that nismo airbag resistor that sells for like $54 is a joke.
Radio Shack sells a 5 pack of 10ohm resistors. Either in a 1/4 Watt or 1/2 Watt packaging.
1/4 Watt SKU# 271-1301
1/2 Watt SKU# 271-1101
I used the 1/4 Watt, but if they're out of stock, the 1/2W will work fine.
Next up, you'll need some 18 or 22 AWG wire. I like to keep things simple so one roll of red, one roll of black.
I wanted to keep things tight and water proof (in case of spilled beverages) so pick up some Heat-Shrink Tubing. Radio Shack SKU#278-1627B. Its a multi-pack and you can cut it down to fit around the resistors. Or use a cut Ziplock freezer bag and tape it all up after you're done.
Then pick up a box of BUCHANAN Tap-Splices. They're the RED color, for #22 - #18 AWG wires.. and what they commonly are used for is to splice things onto pre-existing wires. in our case, the yellow airbag connectors.
If you dont already have a soldering iron or solder, i suggest you pick up some while you're there. get solder with the resin pre-mixed in it, that way it will adhere easier.
basically. we need all five 10ohm resistors in Parallel circuit, that will equal a final resistance of 2.0ohms
so, grab all five resistors, twist the ends together on each side and solder one side with the red wire, the other side with the black wire. heat shrink wrap over the resistor cluster when you're done and then bend the wires to make a U shape. Once you have that completed. you can use the wire splice to attach to each side of the yellow airbag harness. it doesnt matter what color red or black goes to each wire, as long as there is good connection you'll be ok. i'd tape up the splices with electrical tape just to make sure it doesnt move. Repeat if you have a passenger side airbag you want to disable.
For the Airbag Reseting procedure…You must first change the SRS system to self-diagnosis mode, and then back to user mode to clear the airbag fault you might be getting after unplugging the side-impact seat airbag and driving with the car..
How to Change to Self-Diagnosis Mode:
1. Turn Ignition switch from OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after air bag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn OFF ignition switch
3. After ignition switch is turned off, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice. (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (turn to Diagnosis Mode.)
Turn to USER mode
1. Turn Ignition switch to OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after airbag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn off the ignition switch.
3. After ignition switch is turned OFF, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (Turn to User Mode)
Your Airbag light should no longer flash while driving…
done!
--
Cheston
instructions.. since i've been getting so many PMs about this lately...
You'll need either a 2.2ohm or 2.0 ohm total resistance to trick the airbag system in thinking the seat airbag is still there.
quite simple to make, and that nismo airbag resistor that sells for like $54 is a joke.
Radio Shack sells a 5 pack of 10ohm resistors. Either in a 1/4 Watt or 1/2 Watt packaging.
1/4 Watt SKU# 271-1301
1/2 Watt SKU# 271-1101
I used the 1/4 Watt, but if they're out of stock, the 1/2W will work fine.
Next up, you'll need some 18 or 22 AWG wire. I like to keep things simple so one roll of red, one roll of black.
I wanted to keep things tight and water proof (in case of spilled beverages) so pick up some Heat-Shrink Tubing. Radio Shack SKU#278-1627B. Its a multi-pack and you can cut it down to fit around the resistors. Or use a cut Ziplock freezer bag and tape it all up after you're done.
Then pick up a box of BUCHANAN Tap-Splices. They're the RED color, for #22 - #18 AWG wires.. and what they commonly are used for is to splice things onto pre-existing wires. in our case, the yellow airbag connectors.
If you dont already have a soldering iron or solder, i suggest you pick up some while you're there. get solder with the resin pre-mixed in it, that way it will adhere easier.
basically. we need all five 10ohm resistors in Parallel circuit, that will equal a final resistance of 2.0ohms
so, grab all five resistors, twist the ends together on each side and solder one side with the red wire, the other side with the black wire. heat shrink wrap over the resistor cluster when you're done and then bend the wires to make a U shape. Once you have that completed. you can use the wire splice to attach to each side of the yellow airbag harness. it doesnt matter what color red or black goes to each wire, as long as there is good connection you'll be ok. i'd tape up the splices with electrical tape just to make sure it doesnt move. Repeat if you have a passenger side airbag you want to disable.
For the Airbag Reseting procedure…You must first change the SRS system to self-diagnosis mode, and then back to user mode to clear the airbag fault you might be getting after unplugging the side-impact seat airbag and driving with the car..
How to Change to Self-Diagnosis Mode:
1. Turn Ignition switch from OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after air bag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn OFF ignition switch
3. After ignition switch is turned off, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice. (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (turn to Diagnosis Mode.)
Turn to USER mode
1. Turn Ignition switch to OFF to ON.
2. Within 1 second after airbag warning lamp is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn off the ignition switch.
3. After ignition switch is turned OFF, wait for more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (perform 3 times in total)
5. Turn ignition switch ON again (Turn to User Mode)
Your Airbag light should no longer flash while driving…
done!
--
Cheston
04-10-2007, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SlipZ
will this work for 06 350z enthusiast???..im having this problem when i installed my red sparco seats. specially the passenger side.
should work.
for those in the LA Area- Fry's electronics sells 1ohm resistors, you could get two in series to get the same effect.
driver steering wheel uses dual 1.7ohm resistors.. in which dual 2.0ohm resistors would probably work as well..
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
should work.
for those in the LA Area- Fry's electronics sells 1ohm resistors, you could get two in series to get the same effect.
driver steering wheel uses dual 1.7ohm resistors.. in which dual 2.0ohm resistors would probably work as well..
for those in the LA Area- Fry's electronics sells 1ohm resistors, you could get two in series to get the same effect.
driver steering wheel uses dual 1.7ohm resistors.. in which dual 2.0ohm resistors would probably work as well..
Cris
